Iberia boosts flights to Latin America
Iberia announces a record-breaking summer 2026 on flights between Madrid and Latin America, consolidating its leadership in the air corridor between Europe and the Latin American continent. The company will provide 3,354,159 seats, an increase of 7.6% compared to the previous summer season.
A result made possible by the implementation of the 2030 Flight Plan, which provides for the entry of new aircraft into the fleet – including the Airbus A350-900 – and the expansion of the offer in strategic markets.
Argentina: up to four flights a day to Buenos Aires
Among the key markets, Argentina stands out. In June, July and August, connections to Buenos Aires will increase to 23 weekly frequencies, compared to the current 21. The Argentine capital thus becomes the first Iberia long-haul destination to exceed three daily flights, reaching up to four operational on some days.
On the Madrid-Buenos Aires route alone, 456,000 seats will be offered, with a growth of 12% compared to summer 2025, confirming Buenos Aires as the Latin American destination with the highest number of frequencies operated by the company.
New Madrid–Monterrey route
Important news also in Mexico: from 2 June 2026 Iberia will inaugurate the direct flight between Madrid and Monterrey, with three weekly frequencies and a total offer of 36,288 seats until the end of the summer season.
The opening of this new route further strengthens the company's presence in the Mexican market, expanding the opportunities for connection between Europe and one of the country's most dynamic economic hubs.
Brazil: +15% of seats thanks to Recife and Fortaleza
The growth strategy in Latin America is also reflected in Brazil. With the recent start of flights to Recife and Fortaleza, together with the expansion of the route to Rio de Janeiro, Iberia will offer almost 400,000 seats, representing a 15% increase compared to last summer.
An expansion that consolidates Brazil as a priority market in the company's intercontinental network.
Dominican Republic and the Caribbean: strong increase in frequencies
Connectivity with the Caribbean is also experiencing significant growth. The Dominican Republic will increase from 7-8 weekly frequencies in 2025 to 10-11 weekly flights in summer 2026, with a capacity increase of more than 21%.
Connections with Puerto Rico are also increasing, rising from 7-9 to 10-12 weekly frequencies, strengthening Madrid's role as a reference hub between Europe and the Caribbean.
Santiago de Chile: up to two flights per day
Capacity is also growing on the route between Madrid and Santiago de Chile, now served with 12 weekly frequencies, equivalent to two flights a day, five days a week. The offer reaches almost 240,000 seats, an increase of 7% compared to the same previous season.
Iberia strengthens its leadership between Europe and Latin America
With more than 3.35 million seats scheduled for summer 2026 from Madrid, Iberia consolidates its role as the reference airline between Europe and Latin America. The increase in frequencies, the opening of new routes and the strengthening of key markets confirm a structured and connectivity-oriented growth strategy for long-haul destinations, with Madrid Airport (MAD) increasingly a central hub for tourist and business flows between the two sides of the Atlantic.
